GENERAL MANAGER - Frost Valley YMCA - Claryville, NY
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Job overview
The General Manager oversees the dining account’s budget and client expectations while maintaining relationships with employees, guests, and the client. The role promotes team development, supports interdepartmental relations, and integrates dining services with facility operations. Responsibilities include financial management, purchasing and inventory control, menu planning, food-cost oversight, and maintaining food safety standards. The posting prefers a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience and seeks substantial upscale food-service and management experience.
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Full job description
Salary: $90,000 - $95,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible
At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.
We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you.
Job Summary
Working as a General Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the account in accordance with the approved budget while meeting client expectations. You will be expected to maintain excellent relationships with employees, guests and the client, as well as other departments within the operation. You will be responsible for promoting the professional growth and development of the entire team. You will also foster strong interdepartmental relations and integrate the dining service department with the facility plan of operations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Participates in employee meetings, reviews and training programs
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Manages in compliance with Company established policies and procedures
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Manages in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations
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Maintains food cost while ensuring quality standards
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Establishes and maintains good rapport with staff, client and guest and other departments
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Manages financial acumen for all areas including financial reporting with sales reports P&L reports, writing and adhering to annual budgets and cash handling
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Analyzes and creates trends for financial data
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Manages purchasing and inventory controls
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Plans menus in consultation with chefs
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Is knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent professional experience
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Eight to ten years upscale food service experience, including six years’ experience at the management level
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Experience in personnel management including hiring, supervision, evaluation and succession planning
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Proven track record to achieve company goals in compliance with company/client policies and procedures
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Excellent leadership and organizational skills, and must possess attention to detail
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Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills
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Effective problem solving and conflict management skills
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Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions
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Experience in food purchasing, food costs and inventory control
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Ability to create budgets, flash reports, financial targets and forecasts
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Knowledge of cash handling procedures and reconciliation of multiple cash banks and reports
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Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food
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Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving
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Exceptional business etiquette and client relations
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Manages time effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines
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Strong catering experience required
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Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
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Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus
Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today!
Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits.
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Life Insurance/ AD
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Disability Insurance
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Retirement Plan
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Paid Time Off
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Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
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Associate Shopping Program
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Health and Wellness Programs
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Discount Marketplace
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Identity Theft Protection
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Pet Insurance
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Commuter Benefits
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Employee Assistance Program
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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Paid Parental Leave
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Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_ChartwellsHED.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_ChartwellsHED.pdf
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Req ID: 1588928
Chartwells HE
KRISTINA MCCARTHY
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How this job compares
Set against the 5,129 open General Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$90–95K/yr
- New York median$88–110K/yr87 salary ranges
- US median$65–75K/yr1,516 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $93K, is 6% below the New York median midpoint ($98K) — in the middle half of General Manager salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 125 open General Manager jobs in New York and 5,129 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- McDonald's24 open
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- Compass Group, North America (this employer)7 open
- Experience
- General Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 3 years (2,064 postings).
- Education
- 162 of the 5,129 open General Manager jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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